Buy a 46W3000 or 52W3000 now or wait for 2008 models?

[jhokie]

I'm looking to get a tv pretty soon, and being that sony has released their model lineup for 2008:

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644539863


Right now I can get a 52W3000 for 2429.99$ +tax or a 46W3000 for 2024.99$ +tax with Circuit City's 10% off for president's day sale, ending Feb 20th.

Do we expect 08 models to have a similar price point when they hit the street, or will they likely demand a premium for a while? And when exactly do we expect the new models to make it into stores (and can you actually find them)?

Thanks for any replies.

[JQuinn]

Hello jhokie. I'd go for the 52W3000 (I did go for it actually! :D ). When it comes to HD bigger truly is better.

Have a look at the following threads for more information.

http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/showthread.php?t=34308

http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/showthread.php?t=34686

[skylolow]

New models usually carry a premium on them for a while. Depending how quickly you want one. You may find out when the new Sony models come out the 52W3000 drops even cheaper. Looks like the new W series is going to be similar specs to the XBR's that are currently out right now. Biggest thing I can see is the 120Hz on the new models.

May want to do some digging on when exactly the new models are suppose to hit showrooms. I see Sony says spring so I guess that means in the next three months.

[dax]

I'm in the market for a 50"+ HDTV and saw in yesterday's paper an ad for Boscov's Department Store. They're selling the 52" XBR4 model for $2799.